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So a few days ago I was on an airplane and somebody left a copy of a recent Us Weekly in the back pocket of the seat in front of me. While I would never subscribe to Us Weekly, I also never pass up the chance to read it cover to cover if it happens…

Here are some new Christmas releases.

J.K. Rowling continues to tease Potter fans with thoughts of a future book.

By Amy & Nancy Harrington, Pop Culture Passionistas A famous director shares more thoughts on aging, a musician rocks out on the golf course, and Movember gets hairy. Here are this week’s most inspirational pop culture moments. Nora Ephron: Telling Tales About Aging That Women Can Relate To Betty White aside, there’s not a lot…

By Tracy E. Hopkins Tony-award-winning musical “Memphis” is a revelation. Not only does it transport theatergoers to the underground rhythm and blues club scene and early days of rock and roll radio in 1950s Memphis, it also provokes dialogue about race relations. The story revolves around Felicia, an attractive black blues singer ready for her…

Great, another “celebrity” using media to promote herself for book sales and a Presidential run. That’s an easy attitude to have when it comes to Sarah Palin’s new show premiering this Sunday on TLC. In a world where we seemingly love to hate, Sarah Palin has become a divisive figure that, depending on where you…

The journey from rapper to prison inmate for trying to gun someone down in a club back to rapper to Orthodox Jew in Israel may not be a likely story but it’s a true one for the rapper Shyne, friend of Sean Combs. And his interest in Judaism started way back before he shot up…

Some critics are still debating the religious overtones of the popular horse movie.

By Amy & Nancy Harrington, Pop Culture PassionistasAn actress finds her light, rich kids make a lemonade stand for a cause, and a celebrity foundation hits a milestone of giving. Here are this week’s most inspirational pop culture moments.Portia de Rossi Goes to the LightPortia de Rossi has had to keep some of Hollywood’s deepest…

It seems like everyone is aflutter about the GQ ‘Glee’ photo shoot that has Lea Michele (Rachel) and Dianna Agron (Quinn) taking most of it off and posing like strippers, while their male costar, Cory Monteith (Finn), is fully clothed. Even the bartender where I went for brunch yesterday (for pancakes, not drinks)–who had never…

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